Within Walking Distance
Gentle Woods Park
Main Street Park
Grain Station Brew Works
Dutch Bros Coffee
Western Oregon University
345 Monmouth Ave NMonmouth/Independence/Dallas
If Monmouth (Western Oregon University) and Independence (Willamette River) are “sister cities” then nearby Dallas is our “cousin.”
A few minutes by car or bike from The Bunkhouse the Independence Cinema is a favorite — walk to the Willamette River & downtown Independence.
8 locals recommend
Independence Cinema
450 S 2nd StA few minutes by car or bike from The Bunkhouse the Independence Cinema is a favorite — walk to the Willamette River & downtown Independence.
One mile northwest of Independence, Oregon is a public-use airport owned by the Oregon Department of Aviation. It is a unique part of our community since the adjacent subdivision has homes equipped with their own hangars. Pilots can taxi their planes directly into their "garage." A nice restaurant and fun place to hang out and watch a lot of aviation activity.
Independence State AIRPORT-7S5
Airport RoadOne mile northwest of Independence, Oregon is a public-use airport owned by the Oregon Department of Aviation. It is a unique part of our community since the adjacent subdivision has homes equipped with their own hangars. Pilots can taxi their planes directly into their "garage." A nice restaurant and fun place to hang out and watch a lot of aviation activity.
Actually located in Rickreall, less than 5 miles from the Homestead on Hwy 99. Learn more about the native Kalapuya tribe that originally lived in the Polk County area and the history of pioneer settlement from 1843 to present.
Polk County Museum
670 S Pacific Hwy WActually located in Rickreall, less than 5 miles from the Homestead on Hwy 99. Learn more about the native Kalapuya tribe that originally lived in the Polk County area and the history of pioneer settlement from 1843 to present.
Excellent museum located in Independence. Biking distance from the Homestead. Great for all ages.
Heritage Museum
281 S 2nd StExcellent museum located in Independence. Biking distance from the Homestead. Great for all ages.
Gardener Alert: This Monmouth nursery grows & sells unusual trees, shrubs and perennials including carnivorous bog plants. 2.5 acre display garden. Open Tuesdays - Sundays, March through October. One of Ellen's favorites!
Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens
17900 Priem RdGardener Alert: This Monmouth nursery grows & sells unusual trees, shrubs and perennials including carnivorous bog plants. 2.5 acre display garden. Open Tuesdays - Sundays, March through October. One of Ellen's favorites!
Just over two miles from the Homestead. Locals like to say, "two cities, one community."
10 locals recommend
Independence
Just over two miles from the Homestead. Locals like to say, "two cities, one community."
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Inspiration Garden
799 F StGreat local gem managed by Polk County Master Gardeners.
Day Trips
Explore the Coast, Portland, Corvallis, Eugene, Salem or the mountains — all within a day’s drive.
Family-friendly ski resort, a beautiful two hour drive from Monmouth. Enjoy nordic or downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing. Lessons available. This is our main go-to spot for snow activities.
76 locals recommend
Hoodoo Ski Area
27400 Big Lake RoadFamily-friendly ski resort, a beautiful two hour drive from Monmouth. Enjoy nordic or downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing. Lessons available. This is our main go-to spot for snow activities.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
1680 E 15th AveLocated on the U of Oregon campus.
Corvallis Area
One of my favorite plant nurseries for many years. Always a great source of inspiration. Just stopped by in January to pick up some raspberry canes and literally got a new idea the minute I stepped out of the car in the parking lot. Hmmm, that's a new way to use those pavers! Beautiful pots & color combinations. 20 minutes away.
Garland Nursery
5470 NE Hwy 20One of my favorite plant nurseries for many years. Always a great source of inspiration. Just stopped by in January to pick up some raspberry canes and literally got a new idea the minute I stepped out of the car in the parking lot. Hmmm, that's a new way to use those pavers! Beautiful pots & color combinations. 20 minutes away.
Oregon State University
1500 Southwest Jefferson Way